Slovakia: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak green bean market stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt decline. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in Slovakia

In value terms, green bean production dropped notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,758%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of green beans in Slovakia contracted to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -2.9% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. The green bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the green bean harvested area in Slovakia shrank slightly to X ha, waning by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5.4%. The green bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of green beans increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 339% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, green bean exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +9.0%).

In value terms, the largest markets for green bean exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X).

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +10.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of green beans imported into Slovakia expanded rapidly to X tons, growing by 9.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to Slovakia, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Senegal (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic stood at +12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+23.3% per year) and Senegal (+83.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest green bean suppliers to Slovakia were the Netherlands ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Senegal ($X), together comprising 58% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Senegal, with a CAGR of +83.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+26.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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